Kick Off

My Dream Team

1 Goalkeeper Ricardo Batista

Ricardo came through the ranks at Vitoria Setubal and went on to play for Fulham in England, where he started out as second choice to Edwin van der Sar. He has since come back to play here at home for Casa Pia AC. I was with him in the junior national team and at Vitoria Setubal, so I understand his qualities very well. He is a keeper who knew what to do with every situation that he was faced with and knew how to command his box. With him in goals you never have any doubts.

2 Rightback Vieirinha

If you need a modern wingback, then this man

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Kick Off

Kick Off7 min read
‘Chiefs Fans Need To Be Patient’
The clock has already started counting in the new campaign as season number eight since Kaizer Chiefs last won a trophy. Such has been the length of agony since May 2015 that the memories of that DStv Premiership title celebration have become a faded
Kick Off7 min read
‘We Must Compete For Everything’
KICK OFF: How did you move to Cape Town City come about? Marc van Heerden: We knew for a while that Stellenbosch wasn’t going to renew my contract. And yeah, we were on the verge of looking elsewhere, possibly the teams in Joburg. But I got a call fr
Kick Off8 min read
‘PSL Players Need A Mindset Shift’
KICK OFF: Leo, what has been going through your mind since Kaizer Chiefs confirmed they are not extending your contract? Leonardo Castro: For me this is normal because I have been through similar experiences before in South America. I faced this situ

Related Books & Audiobooks